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  • In fact, my parents only got me lessons because I had already been fooling around on the keys and they figured- like most parents do- he must have an interest, so let's get him into some lessons.

    Robbie Gennet: Why Can't You Play Music? Robbie Gennet 2011

  • In fact, my parents only got me lessons because I had already been fooling around on the keys and they figured- like most parents do- he must have an interest, so let's get him into some lessons.

    Robbie Gennet: Why Can't You Play Music? Robbie Gennet 2011

  • The do- nothing Congress could be living up to the nickname tonight once again.

    Crooks and Liars Heather 2011

  • MMM said it agreed to buy the do- it-yourself and professional business of GPI Group for an undisclosed sum.

    unknown title 2011

  • I've heard he's to do- Buddy Can You Spare a Dime - to show he is down with the plight of the poor.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Elyse Siegel 2012

  • Yes they do- these people probably had the "appropriate" looks and demeanor of people shocked by the tragedy.

    The Guardian World News Jonathan Jones 2011

  • Yes they do- these people probably had the "appropriate" looks and demeanor of people shocked by the tragedy.

    The Guardian World News Jonathan Jones 2011

  • The argument that I've consistently made is that if we are able to do some serious work on debts and deficits, then it removes the focus solely on what we can't do- what government can't do - and we can get back to talking about what are some things that we can do, that can really make a difference.

    NPR Topics: News 2011

  • We often fail in modern society to care for one another & need to reach out to those who despair rather than assist them in suicide which is, in a frightening sense, a "clean & efficient" thing to do- IF one were operating a factory.

    BBC News - Home 2011

  • And Australian holiday makers, wary of expensive over- seas trips, were happy to grab cheap do- mestic deals as they became more accustomed to online travel bookings.

    unknown title 2011

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  • two in relation, especially to each other especially not apart, not asunder.

    Etymology: duo- + codependence, this is because things that are in relation to each other can be codependent to eachother.

    January 28, 2025